# A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/7897 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 1 outlet covering · First listed: ScienceDaily, Nov 8, 2026, 7:45 PM · Read it: Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the muscles’ response to insulin. Exercise was also found to lower Miro1 levels in people with diabetes, revealing a potential new pathway for treating the disease. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 8, 2026, 7:45 PM: [A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes]() — ScienceDaily (Science news, United States) Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the muscles’ response to insulin. Exercise was also found to lower Miro1 levels in people with diabetes, revealing a potential new pathway for treating the disease.